Cost of Living in Chino Valley, AZ

Population 13,372 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

105
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Chino Valley a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $352,000.

Located 65 miles north of Peoria, Chino Valley is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Peoria's $429,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 115
Rent 90

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chino Valley

The median home value in Chino Valley is $352,100 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,178/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,733/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. The climate averages highs of 71.2°F and lows of 42.3°F. Overall, Chino Valley has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$352,100
15% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$493,421
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
10% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,387/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 78.8%
Renter-occupied 21.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,178
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,792/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.1 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.5%
Carpooled
10.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
2.9%
Work from home
10.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$59,733
20% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,671
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.2%
Graduate degree 7.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.9
Male median age 51.6
Female median age 48.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.2°F
Avg Low
42.3°F
Annual Precip
12.8"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 535662697788908883736252
Low °F 262934394756636154423226
Precip" 1.211.280.960.470.470.351.872.461.270.830.690.99

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
81.9%
Good air days/yr
87
Max AQI recorded
7
PM2.5 days
357
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chino Valley, AZ?

Chino Valley has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chino Valley, AZ?

The median gross rent in Chino Valley is $1,178 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chino Valley?

The median home value in Chino Valley is $352,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chino Valley?

The median household income in Chino Valley is $59,733 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chino Valley, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chino Valley is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Chino Valley, AZ affordable?

Chino Valley is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Chino Valley?

Chino Valley has average high temperatures of 71.2°F and average lows of 42.3°F. Annual precipitation is 12.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Chino Valley at a Glance

Population
13,372
Median Income
$59,733
Home Value
$352,100
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
71.2°F
Sales Tax
8.4%
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